What’s new for OneNote in October 2018

‎10-17-201812:24 PM

Today, we’re excited to share the latest updates for OneNote across Windows 10, Mac and online. From cloud file attachments, tag search, to Emoji keyboard and customizable autocorrect, we will be rolling out these updates in the coming weeks, so read on to find out more.

Keep your work in sync with OneNote

Ever wonder if you’re looking at the latest version of a file? When you attach a file stored in the cloud (i.e. on your OneDrive) to your OneNote page, you won’t have to wonder anymore because your file will be synced with the latest changes through OneDrive. You can attach cloud files simply by enabling it in Settings and clicking Insert > File. Once your cloud attachment is on the page, OneNote will upload the file into OneDrive, which makes real-time editing and collaborating on the file easy. Your notebook will display a live preview if it is an Office document, so you can see changes made to the file in real time. For all other document types, the attachment will display a link, but because the files are uploaded to OneDrive, the link will always display the latest version of the file. Cloud file attachments are coming to OneNote for Windows 10 and Mac in the next few weeks.

Find what you need, when you need it

Based on your feedback (thank you!), we’re rolling out the ability to search for tags in the OneNote for Windows 10 and Mac over the next few weeks. Tag search helps you to stay organized and keep track of subjects that may span multiple pages, sections, and even notebooks. You can search for tags by clicking the magnifying glass next to the notebook name in the left-had navigation pane. Type in your search query and choose to search all notebooks or the current notebook, section, or page.

Create, express yourself and collaborate in OneNote Online

OneNote for Windows 10 and Mac aren’t the only platforms to receive updates this month! Personalize and collaborate in OneNote Online with the features below – they are currently rolling out and will be available for all OneNote Online users to try in the coming weeks.

Insert pictures from cameraUse the new insert picture from camera feature to create pages with more context and clarity. Click Insert>Camera to select camera mode. Snap a picture and click insert to add it to your page. You may have to enable camera support in your browser to use this feature. It’s really that easy.

Personalize with Emoji KeyboardThis fun feature allows you to browse and insert the appropriate emoji to your notebooks. Click Insert>Emoji to see a sample of available emojis. To browse the whole collection, click “More Emojis” and the emoji keyboard will open for more ways to add flair to your content.

Customize AutoCorrect optionsOneNote Online is giving you control of your autocorrect options. To access them, click on Home>Spelling>AutoCorrect Options to choose how you want OneNote Online to handle each of the displayed options. Fun fact: autocorrect can convert punctuation smileys to emojis 🙂.

Copy and share link to sectionEasily share notebook sections for more collaboration: Right-click on a section you’d like to share and click “Copy Link to Section.” This copies a link that will render the section name when pasted into a OneNote Online document.

We hope you love the latest updates to hit OneNote for Windows 10, Mac and online. We look forward to hearing what you think. Oh, and don’t forget if you have a particular feature request for OneNote, please add or vote for an existing request in the Feedback Hub. We look forward to reading your comments down below!

@Jee Soo Han Thanks for the updates above. Good to see the progress and forward momentum. Nice.

Re cloud file attachments, could you please confirm:

Can a cloud file attachment can start on a local drive, and once added to OneNote, be synced through to OneDrive?

Can an existing file in OneDrive can be added to a OneNote page?

What is the setting that has to get enabled please? Something like "Sync Attachments with OneDrive"?

The text states "When you attach a file stored in the cloud (i.e. on your OneDrive)" - is the example of OneDrive the one and only supported service, or an example of a cloud storage service. I don't think you support Box and Dropbox, but your use of "i.e.," ("for instance") has me wondering.

Does the user have control over where a file is uploaded into OneDrive? Or it is a "OneNote Attachments" type folder, like it is for email?

Do you have a screen shot of the behaviour for a non-Office document please?

My biggest recommendation is to please fix OneNote on Mac. I just switched jobs and pervious used OneNote on Windows. OneNote on Mac is ver depricated and was so upset that Microsoft cannot mirror the experience which is something I would expect. Please fix it and make OneNote great again :)

Can a cloud file attachment can start on a local drive, and once added to OneNote, be synced through to OneDrive? Yes, if you attach a local document, the file will be embedded in the notebook as a read-only copy and sync with OneDrive.

Can an existing file in OneDrive can be added to a OneNote page? Yes, an existing file in OneDrive can be added.

What is the setting that has to get enabled please? Something like "Sync Attachments with OneDrive"? The setting will look like this:

The text states "When you attach a file stored in the cloud (i.e. on your OneDrive)" - is the example of OneDrive the one and only supported service, or an example of a cloud storage service? OneDrive is the only supported cloud service.

Does the user have control over where a file is uploaded into OneDrive? Or it is a "OneNote Attachments" type folder, like it is for email? There is currently no user control over where the file attachment is uploaded into OneDrive, but we are investigating future options to do so.

Do you have a screen shot of the behaviour for a non-Office document please? It will simply show up as a hyperlink on your page like this:

@Juan Crespo@Jan J@Dave Ritter @A.T. Pearson @j k Thanks for the feedback! Make sure you add your requests or vote for them (if they already exist) in Feedback Hub so the team can see them as we plan future work items.

I understood that this summer (US time) we would also be able to create custom tags, not just search for tags. Did I miss something or is that feature still in development? Is there an ETA for when we will be able to create custom tags in OneNote for windows 10? Thanks.

The f7 spell check feature is no longer working on the app (not online). and there is no check spelling grammar button. changing spelling errors one by one is ridiculous and takes way to much time. please fix

@Jee Soo Hanthanks for the update and very helpful replies to questions.I work with many different educators and I'm frequently asked "When I go to Insert -> File Attachment, why can't I browse my OneDrive like I can e.g. in Outlook Online "Attach -> Browse Cloud location".From what I read above and your answers, this will be supported, is this correct?If so, as in the article above, is it only for OneNote Windows 10 app and Mac or will it include OneNote Online?